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I quit sugar and refined carbohydrates 2 years ago. The first two weeks were the worst! I didn't exercise as the advice I'd read recommended that you give your body a few weeks to get used to using fat as it's energy source. Make sure you are replacing the sugar and carbs with fat. After a month I was back at the gym with…
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I quit sugar (allowed 6-9gs fructose per day) two years ago, it was the most liberating food decision that I have ever made. I've lost 4 stone and I have not had an emotional binge session in that entire time. I now eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. I sleep amazing, my skin is amazing, I no longer get regular…
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Finally... someone who understands my unicorn hormone problem!!! I find that eating magic beans really helps.
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I'm trying to do the same... So hard... Sugar is added to everything!!! Before i started I looked at the "I quit sugar" website and that advocates only 6grams of sugar. I find this really hard to stick to but aiming for it has certainly reduced the amount of sugar that I am eating. I'm two weeks in and the cravings are…
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Thanks for the replies, that post about macro targets has blown my mind!!! I've now adjusted my targets based on TDEE and giving low carb a go until I'm closer to goal, then I'll slowly re-introduce whole grain carbs. It's nice to have a bit more to eat! My brain is trying to tell me that I need a cheeky packet of low cal…
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Thanks guys, just needed to get that off my chest! Just when you think you're a reasonably intelligent person, you read something that makes you realise how stupid you are! Not a nice feeling! I do cook at the weekends and freeze, but I was cheating with ready made (full of sugar) sauces and spices. I will find some…
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I have the same issue, the pounds are definately coming more from up top!!! I have bought some tighter vest tops to wear over my oversized bras and that seems to work by holding th top of the cups of my bras closer to my skin. However I won't be able to leave it too much longer before I bite the bullet and buy some new…
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I don't have a cheat day, but twice or three times a week I'll have a cheat meal or snack... but I try to earn it first in the gym so I still don't go over my cals.
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Not healthy or a good use of cals, but I loves a packet of wotsits, lol!!! 95 cals, remind me of my childhood, and they are soooooo wrong but soooooo right, lol!!! x
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mine look like spaniels ears... not happy!!!
